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Mount Rainier High School

Home of the Rams

Des Moines, WA 98198

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Academic Programs

34

Clubs & Activities

27

Sports Teams

9-12

Grade Levels

About Mount Rainier High School

Mount Rainier High School is a comprehensive public high school in Des Moines, Washington, serving the Highline School District. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering both the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Our mission is to promote the growth of every student and create principled, knowledgeable, and inquisitive graduates empowered to lead productive and caring lives in a global society. Our core values are RAMS: Respectful, Accountable, Motivated & Safe.

22450 19th Avenue South

Des Moines, WA 98198

What Makes Us Special

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International Baccalaureate (IB) World School - MYP & Diploma Programme

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Running Start dual enrollment with Highline College

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College & Career Center with Promise Scholars and Upward Bound programs

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34+ student clubs and activities with dedicated advisors

Comprehensive athletics program with 18 sports - NPSL League

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RAMS Values: Respectful, Accountable, Motivated & Safe

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Strong arts programs including Band, Choir, Drama

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Full-service library with 6 databases and no late fees

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‍⚕️ On-site school nurse and social worker with therapy dog Wilson

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Family Liaison for Spanish-speaking families

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Principal Kyle Linman and dedicated leadership team

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CTE programs including DECA, FCCLA, and HOSA

Academic Programs

Discover the educational opportunities available to students

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IB World School

Mount Rainier is an authorized IB World School offering rigorous academic programs that prepare students for college and beyond. Students can pursue the full IB Diploma or take individual IB courses.

Diploma ProgrammeMYP
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Running Start

Dual enrollment program allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn college credits while in high school through Highline College.

Partner: Highline College
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College & Career Center

Located in main entrance hallway. Drop-in hours Monday-Friday during lunch and 2:30-4pm after school.

Athletics

Competitive sports programs for student athletes

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Garrett Wade

Athletic Director

NPSL (North Puget Sound League)

🍂 Fall Sports

🏈Football
Golf
🎾Tennis
🏃Cross Country
💃Dance
📣Cheer
Soccer
🏊Swim & Dive
🏐Volleyball

❄️ Winter Sports

🏀Basketball
📣Cheer
💃Dance
🏊Swim & Dive
🤼Wrestling
💃Dance & Drill
🤸Gymnastics

🌸 Spring Sports

Baseball
Soccer
🏃Track & Field
🥎Softball (Fastpitch)
🎾Tennis

Registration: All athletes must register through FinalForms • No athletic fees

Clubs & Organizations

34+ student organizations to explore

Anime Club

Interest

Art Club

Advisor: Duarte

Arts

Asian Student Union

Advisor: La/Moy

Cultural

Badminton Club

Advisor: Stiles

Sports

Band

Advisor: La

Music

Black Student Union (BSU)

Advisor: Freeman

Cultural

Book Club

Advisor: Fiorito/Lopez

Academic

Chess Club

Advisor: Brenno

Games

Choir

Advisor: La/Bell

Music

College Prep Club

Advisor: Kestle

Academic

Christians in Action

Advisor: Sampson

Faith

Crafternoon Tea

Advisor: Szirmai

Hobby

And 22 more clubs...

Facilities & Resources

Modern facilities to support student success

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Library & Media Center

Librarian: Lisa Carlson

No Late Fees
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Counseling Center

7 counselors available for academic and social-emotional support

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Science Labs

Modern labs for biology, chemistry, and physics

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Computer Labs

Technology labs with modern equipment

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Gymnasium

Full-size gymnasium for sports and events

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Cafeteria

Dining facility serving daily meals

Contact Information

Main Office

206-631-7000

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Closed July; 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM in August)

Address

22450 19th Avenue South

Des Moines, WA 98198

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